Hourly Research Fellow

Research Assistant

The College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University is seeking applications for two Research Assistants. Arruda to support field studies on infectious disease epidemiology. This role involves frequent travel to livestock markets across Ohio and other U.States to conduct on-site data collection and stakeholder engagement. Specifically, this research assistant will work on a USDA-funded project "Market Matters," which aims to enhance biosecurity in livestock markets. Responsibilities include assisting with survey development and survey deployment, entering data on Excel spreadsheets, conducting basic data analysis, communicating with stakeholders and other students/collaborators, participating in meetings, and helping with preparation of reports and dissemination materials as needed.

Assist with development and refinement of survey instruments

Conduct in-person data collection at livestock markets, including administering surveys and documenting observations

Support data collection via online, mail and phone methods as needed

Help coordinate logistics for livestock market visits and stakeholder meetings across multiple states

Enter and manage data using Excel and other software (e.g., Assist with basic data analysis and visualization

Support preparation of reports, presentations, and printed materials

Participate in outreach and dissemination activities

The student will gain experience in applied epidemiology, stakeholder engagement, and research translation.

Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program.

Experience with Excel and basic data analysis.

Willingness and ability to travel frequently (including overnights) for fieldwork.

Comfort working in agricultural/livestock environments.

Experience with survey design or stakeholder engagement.

Familiarity with the development of outreach materials.

Frequent travel required to livestock markets across Ohio and other U.S. states (including overnight travel).

Work conducted in livestock market environments (exposure to animals, dust, noise, and outdoor conditions).

Occasional weekend or early morning/evening work aligned with market schedules.

Target Salary Range: $15.86 - $20.74 per hour; commensurate with experience, internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Shift: First Shift